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Autumn 2024

12 Dec 2024 Thursday

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Autumn tracklaying update

8 Dec 2024 Sunday

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Whilst noting that progress continues elsewhere with both our A1 and P2, the focus in Darlington must be on getting the track down in time for S&D 200 next year and, thanks to our supporters' generous donations to the ballast fund, great...

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Tornado Main Line Return Delayed

9 Sep 2024 Monday

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The Trust has made the very difficult decision to cancel ‘The Ribblehead Rambler’ on Saturday 21st September. We apologise wholeheartedly to all those who have been looking forward to traveling with us, especially those who have...

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This week in Darlington

05 August 2022

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​A round up of activity in the first week of August at Darlington Locomotive Works. The paid engineering staff and contractors work closely with volunteers to deliver testing and refurbishment of...

Tornado's driving wheels have...

02 August 2022

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It was recognised that as part of Tornado’s overhaul, the driving wheels would require new tyres, the first new set since the engine steamed in 2008. Since then, the wheels have covered...

Delays to Tornado's overhaul

28 July 2022

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From the start of the overhaul we have looked forward to Tornado being back in steam this summer. However we have uncovered more components in need of refurbishment and have also faced...

Further progress - July

22 July 2022

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Steady progress continues to be made on multiple fronts to ensure that the locomotive is ready for the return of the wheelsets and boiler.

Overhaul progress - July

18 July 2022

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Overhaul Extended

30 June 2022

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Tornado is currently undergoing a scheduled major overhaul, something that was planned for completion in June. Unfortunately, due to the impact of covid-19 on industry and manufacturing in...

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